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Today, the entire world is experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic known as (Covid-19). The repercussions of this virus struck all countries and affected the economies of the entire world. It is a disease that affects humans, and its symptoms vary on human health, some of them are mild and some are severe, which in some cases may lead to death. However, today we are not only talking about the repercussions of the pandemic in terms of health only, but it has affected all important sectors in our lives, such as social, economic, environmental and education as well. Education is a right that must be guaranteed and always sustained despite all circumstances. It is the basis of renaissance and is one of the most important goals of sustainable development (Goal No. 4). This paper emphasizes the importance of education in times of crisis, and it also presents the unique experience of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which emerged among countries due to its rapid response to the crisis by switching to the distance education process, which reflected the reality of Bahraini digital education. Bahrain experience was analyzed through the application of SWOT Analysis, which exposed the strengths and weaknesses in education. In the end, preparing for crises is a must, by keeping abreast of the latest developments in digital technology and artificial intelligence, and preparing the necessary infrastructure and training to hone the skills of the academic cadre and students as well. Governments should benefit from their experience and the experiences of other countries to better prepare to face future crises to ensure the sustainability of all aspects of human life.
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Alkhaldi, F.K., Altaei, S. (2023). Distance Learning to Ensure Educational Sustainability in the Era of COVID-19 in Kingdom of Bahrain. In: Hamdan, A., Shoaib, H.M., Alareeni, B., Hamdan, R. (eds) The Implementation of Smart Technologies for Business Success and Sustainability. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 216. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10212-7_47
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